Rachel Riley is tipped to take over Susanna's breakfast sofa

COUNTDOWN presenter Rachel Riley has been tipped to replace Susanna Reid on the BBC Breakfast sofa The 27-year-old maths wizard could become the new face of the BBC’s flagship morning show, it has been rumoured.

The former Southend High School for Girls, pupil from Thorpe Bay is said to be ready to try her hand at something new, according to a TV insider, and could take up the role alongside veteran presenter Bill Turnbull.

BBC bosses are said to have been impressed by Oxford graduate Rachel, who presents Channel 4’s tea-time favourite Countdown and the Gadget Show on Channel 5.

Last year, Susanna Reid took part in Strictly Come Dancing, where she was up against Rachel, who was another contestant on the 11th series of the show.

Along with Rachel, BBC presenter Louise Minchin and Channel 5’s Emma Crosby, who used to present GMTV, are also said to be potential

Agree totally. Breakfast is woeful and is only watched because ITV is worse.They all need a re-vamp. Rachel is far too busy,(Countdown and The Gadget Show), to want to sit next to a sad old g*t who should be pensioned off. AND while I,m moaning...why do the BBC persist in minority descrimination? Are you a one-eyed negro dwarf? Come to the BBC and we will employ you ahead of English graduates who look great and speak English!

[quote][p][bold]Matthew S. Dent[/bold] wrote:
A new captain for the Titanic, then?[/p][/quote]Agree totally. Breakfast is woeful and is only watched because ITV is worse.They all need a re-vamp. Rachel is far too busy,(Countdown and The Gadget Show), to want to sit next to a sad old g*t who should be pensioned off. AND while I,m moaning...why do the BBC persist in minority descrimination? Are you a one-eyed negro dwarf? Come to the BBC and we will employ you ahead of English graduates who look great and speak English!Nelly99